Lightheadedness
Less common causes of dizziness
Less common causes of dizziness include: having a severe illness or condition that affects the whole body using recreational drugs or consuming excessive amounts of alcohol (either binge drinking or long-term alcohol misuse ) certain types of prescription medicine such as antidepressants or blood pressure medication having aheart rhythm problem such as atrial fibrillation (a fast, irregular heartbeat) carbon monoxide poisoning Click on the above links for more informationon these conditions.
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Introduction
Dizziness is a common symptom thats not usually a sign of anything serious, but its cause should be investigated by a doctor.
Seeing your GP
See your GP if you're feeling lightheaded or off balance and you're worried, particularly if you also have other symptoms, such as Syncope episodes or headaches . Your GP will first want to establis
Common causes of dizziness
The most common causes of dizziness are outlined below. Labyrinthitis an inner ear infection that affects your hearing and balance, and can lead to a severe form of dizziness called vertigo .
Less common causes of dizziness
Less common causes of dizziness include: having a severe illness or condition that affects the whole body using recreational drugs or consuming excessive amounts of alcohol (either binge drinking
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